Australia leads the world in rooftop solar per head. Can this small-scale power source be the secret weapon to fire up our struggling transition to net zero?
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The transition to net zero emissions is under grave threat if governments do not do more to address the potential unfairness of some climate policies.
Wealthier people are getting their solar panels connected first, leaving a more congested grid for everyone else.
The sunniest days also see the biggest demand for air con.
A new study shows we can maximise the benefits of green roofs and rooftop solar systems by putting them together on the one roof.
Landlords don’t think renters will pay more for homes with rooftop solar. But the evidence suggests otherwise.
Australia’s transition to electric vehicles has been much slower than in many other developed nations. But the country is actually well placed to catch up fast.
People struggling to pay their power bills may never have anticipated experiencing such hardship. It’s time to tackle energy equity head-on.
Subsidies are often a policy go-to for governments wanting to encourage more climate-friendly behaviours. But they should be used with caution.
A study of real-world disasters shows home solar and storage could keep the lights on and the air conditioner running during many outages, but not all.
New research finds rooftop solar maintenance is becoming a form of housework, and this has the potential to become an equity issue.
The climate crisis demands innovations in our everyday infrastructures. If these changes are to be adopted en masse, finding the right fit between communities and infrastructures is vital.
The plan would address failures in the National Electricity Market, and would see a more orderly transformation process from coal to clean energy.
A new analysis shows almost all emissions reductions will be the result of state government policies, and will have virtually nothing to do with the federal government.
After $22,000 and four different electricians, Heather’s rooftop solar system is still not working. Her story illustrates the risks of having no support in the switch to clean energy at home.
The electric vehicle transition is about more than just scrapping petrol cars. We must also ensure quality technology, anticipate the future and make sure no-one gets left behind.
Weak regulation and a lack of mandatory inspections have increased fire risks for the one in four homes with rooftop PV panels. Here’s what we need to do to be safer.
State governments, councils, researchers and entrepreneurs are slowing our slide to disaster – but they need others to step up.
Australia is in the midst of a solar energy boom, yet it is lagging behind other countries when it comes to ‘building-integrated photovoltaics’ - solar cells built into the very fabric of buildings.
Australia urgently needs to prepare for a coming tsunami of solar panel and battery waste.
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